User password is empty, need your help on this one

Asked By jermaineporterr 10 points N/A Posted on - 02/08/2013

Hi guys,

I am an Ubuntu user. I accidentally leave my password empty. Every time I install something it always asks for the password. Even if I give my old password or leave it blank, it won't work. Can you help me with a user password is empty problem?

Thanks.

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Answered By Laz Zebbena 0 points N/A #160058

User password is empty, need your help on this one

Hi,

You can disable password prompts following these steps:-

 

1. Open the Terminal Window, and run this command

sudo visudo

 

2. Look for this line

%admin ALL=(ALL) ALL

 

3. Change it to %admin ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL

 

4. Save and exit

 

If you want to change your password from GUI follow these steps:-

 

1. Go to System > Preferences > About Me

2. Click on Change Password

3. Leave Current Password Field blank and click on Authenticate

4. Give the New password and Retype new password

5. Click Change Password

 

If you are unable to change it using this, try to change it using this command

sudo passwd <username>

 

In the above command replace <username> with your username 

 

Hope it will help!

 

Regards,

Laz Zebbena

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